"Best Formula One Race Promoter 2009" awarded to Yas Marina CircuitUAE - The Official Web Site - News "Best Formula One Race Promoter 2009" awarded to Yas Marina Circuit posted on 22/12/2009: 760 views The Yas Hotel will be home to a trophy recently awarded to Yas Marina Circuit by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body for world motor sport. At the annual FIA Gala held in Monaco last week, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was named the 2009 "Race Promoter of the Year". "We are grateful to the many people and organisations in our community who helped deliver this world-class project," said His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Yas Marina Circuit.

"So it is quite fitting that we continue to celebrate this success with the trophy on permanent display at the Yas Hotel where everyone can still feel part of this significant achievement." The inaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was made possible through the collaboration of many partners including Aldar, the builders of the circuit; Etihad Airways, the title sponsor; the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) which provided the sporting-related operations, the Higher Security Committee, Takatof volunteers, the Department of Transport, and Flash for its Yasalam city-wide entertainment schedule. The award not only acknowledged the spectacular setting of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but the promotion of the first ever twilight race.

Upcoming events scheduled at Yas Marina Circuit include: GP2 Asia Series, 5/6 February: F1's future champions return for Round Two of the 2009/2010 Championship V8 Supercars Australia, 19/20 February: The world's biggest and best Touring Car Series brings bumper-to-bumper action to Yas Marina Circuit The International Drag Racing Festival, 26/27 March (TBC): America's top fuel dragsters for the first time in the Middle East FIA GTs, 2/3 April (TBC): The world's top sports car series - Emirates News Agency, WAM RELATED ARTICLES Yas Marina Circuit - F1 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Official Founding Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Timing Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Electronics Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Mall for Yas Marina Circuit Official Yas Drag Racing Centre Lubricant Official Tyre Supplier for Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Water Supplier for Yas Marina Circuit Official Supplier Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner - Abu Dhabi Sports Council Official Retail Partner - Hackett Yas Marina Circuit 2014 Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix Yas Island, Abu Dhabi ©

 DPPI The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held in November 2009 and was Formula One’s first ever day-night race.

It proved a memorable event, not least for Sebastian Vettel who became its first winner.He followed that in 2010, wrapping up his inaugural world title here as championship rivals Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber pitted early and found themselves stuck behind a charging Vitaly Petrov.The stunning Yas Marina Circuit is another Hermann Tilke design and stands on Yas Island with the fabulous five star Yas Hotel dominating the view. In 2014, the race will be worth double points as the season finale. Yas Marina Circuit: yasmarinacircuit.com Abu Dhabi roars to fifth Formula One Grand Prix success | The National Travel & Tourism Fans come from all over the world to see the world's best drivers. Christopher Pike / The National Yas Waterworld is one of the main attractions on Yas Island and will allow Formula One visitors to cool off. Pawan Singh / The National The Yas Viceroy hotel brings stunning architecture to the grand prix track with a bridge running over the top of Yas Marina Circuit. Silvia Razgova / The National Sebastian Vettel leads the field into the first corner before retiring early during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in 2011.

Clive Mason / Getty Images The Ferrari World theme park provides an adrenalin rush away from the race track. Jumana El Heloueh / Reuters Cigarette branding will be absent from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after changes to advertising rules and regulations. Above, Michael Schumacher drives a Marlboro-sponsored Ferrari Formula One car during the Japanese Grand Prix. Kazuhiro Nogi / AFP Abu Dhabi roars to fifth Formula One Grand Prix success Shuaib B Ahmed Updated: November 2, 2013 06:31 PM Related Business of Sport The scream of high-powered engines will reveberate around Yas Island today as the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit – the only twilight race on the F1 calendar – gets underway today. And there could be no better track to hold it at – something Abu Dhabi and the F1 racing community would no doubt attest to following four eventful years at Yas Marina. The drivers agree. "The circuit and the whole Yas Marina complex are so impressive and racing from the sunshine into the twilight is quite special," the former world champion Lewis Hamilton, lying fourth in the driver’s championship ahead of today’s race, told F1.com.

"The Abu Dhabi weekend is a real favourite of mine and it’s a great event for the fans, our partners and the team," says fellow racer Nico Rosberg, currently in sixth. With the track running alongside the island’s spectacular marina; passing under the 5-star Yas Marina Hotel and alongside a 70-metre Sun Tower, it’s efficiency had been widely admired by the organisers and the spectators, often referring to the circuit as the "Monaco of Middle East". Taking inspiration from the city-state, the circuit was built on the 25.5 square kilometre Yas Island which includes large scale commercial and residential development. "The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is undoubtedly one of the highlights on the Formula One calendar and a weekend that everyone at the team always enjoys," says Ross Brawn, the Mercedes team principal who is reportedly set to leave the outfit. "The wonderful facilities at the Yas Marina Circuit make for quite a spectacular show, both for the crowds at the track and for those watching on television." The circuit was built by the main contractor Cebarco-WCT, under contract from the local developer Aldar Properties. The circuit was constructed with a permanent lighting system provided by Musco Lighting, similar to that also installed at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.

Yas Marina Circuit is the largest permanent sports venue lighting project in the world; previously that title was held by Losail. The Brazilian Bruno Senna, the nephew of late three-times F1 world champion Aryton Senna, provided his insight on the track after testing the circuit back in 2009, "Yes it will be like Monaco when the boats are in there, but it’s much more modern than Monaco, the architecture is much more modern. There are some beautiful buildings here, like the Shams Tower, and the hotel which is like a bridge over the circuit." When it was first held in the capital in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix had one novel feature never seen before in Formula One. That race was the first ever F1 day/night GP. To achieve that unique accolade, technical and economic hurdles had to be overcome and the huge global popularity of the event shows that was successfully done. Organisers are optimistic about the numbers expected to turn up at the Yas Marina circuit this year, suggesting approximately 55,000 spectators per day would attend the festivities after the capacity was increased by 10 per cent, making for a sell-out weekend.

"Our aim is for 42 per cent of ticket sales to come from visitors living outside the UAE," says Al Tareq Al Ameri, the senior director of Commercial activities at the Yas Marina Circuit, which is operated Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management. The combination of exciting on-track action and first-class entertainment gives the Abu Dhabi GP a unique charm. The numerous artists and celebrities drifting past the stands on the track and in the paddock as the teams prepare for the start is testament to the number and quality of performances throughout the weekend. But has the cost of putting on such a showstopper been worth it? Christian Sylt, the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all facets of finances involved with Formula One, gets right to the point – it is a win-win situation for both F1 and the host nation. "The key driver of the growth [of F1] is the fees that come from the circuits [$500 million]," says Mr Sylt. "Most of these contracts include clauses that increase the rate by up to 10 per cent annually. It’s a clever strategy because if you look at the secrets to F1’s success you can identify several key points.

The move to Asia is one." He goes on to explain what was behind the inclusion of cities from the emerging world. "It wasn’t done out of desire, it was much more out of necessity, although I’m sure [Bernie] Ecclestone would say he wanted to go to these countries. Maybe he did." Mr Ecclestone, a British billionaire, is the president and chief executive of Formula One Management and Formula One Administration and a part-owner of Alpha Prema, the parent of the Formula One Group of ­companies. "The F1 calendar is restricted to 20 races a year – teams refuse to agree to more races – which makes it difficult to exponentially increase revenues," Mr Sylt says. "So what Mr Ecclestone did was take races to emerging markets. It became apparent to countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, China, India and South Korea that hosting a Formula One race is a good way to put their country on the global sporting map.

F1 is the most watched sport in the world – 500 million viewers a year – so this is a good way to get your country seen on TV, drive tourism and make yourself look credible alongside other sporting nations." His argument is backed up by data from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture authority in collaboration with the World Tourism Organisation that show an increase of 37 per cent in guest arrivals in August compared with the same month last year, with hotel occupancy increasing by 17 per cent. This raised the total revenue for hotel establishments for August by 32 per cent on August last year to Dh336m. Total revenue generated by hotel guests in the first six months of this year rose by 17 per cent compared with the same period last year from Dh2.8bn to Dh3.3bn. The race itself has a major impact on tourism figures, too. Last year, Abu Dhabi Airports Company reported a 17.3 per cent increase in passenger traffic in November compared with the same month in 2011, which was predominantly attributed to the F1. And with various events taking place during the race weekend, the city has managed to keep almost everyone engaged.

With events such as the Fifa U-17 World Cup, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Yasalam Festival, along with theme parks such as Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld in close proximity and Dubai being just a 90-minute drive away, there is always something for visitors to do. Additionally, top firms in the country have involved themselves in various sponsorships deals, realising the global appeal of Formula One – Emaar being the latest of the bunch. "Our partnership with the Lotus F1 Team, a remarkable team with impeccable credentials in the racing circuit, is therefore a perfect fit to our own values," says the Emaar chairman Mohammed Alabbar. "As they race at the Formula 1 Championship circuits across the world, we are truly honoured to extend our support to the Lotus F1 Team, while also engaging with our international clientele and further defining the global identity of our brand." The Abu Dhabi GP gives the world a high-class, exciting and engaging window through which the city and the country can promote their unique appeal. And it is not likely to lose speed any time soon.

Written by Exclusive GP, May 29th, 2015 The Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix is without question one of the most eagerly anticipated formula one racing events in the F1 calendar. Although there are some truly fantastic F1 circuits located all over the world, for many, the Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix is the most popular race thanks to the world famous and completely unique Yas Marina circuit. The Yas Marina circuit is extremely new in formula one standards, having only opened back in 2009. Six years on and the circuit has already established quite a name for itself and has helped attract F1 fans from across the globe. To help get a better understanding of what this track is all about, here are a few interesting facts about the Yas Marina circuit that you may not have ever heard before. Night Time isn’t an Issue When you watch most F1 races, you’ll immediately notice the fact that pretty much all of them are held in the daylight. However, the very first Grand Prix event which was held at the Yas Marina circuit was especially noteworthy because the event actually began as it was getting dark.

This was no issue however, due to the fact that the circuit is equipped with state of the art lighting that, if anything, actually enhanced the event and made it that little bit more special and memorable. The Circuit was not Cheap to Construct Saying that the circuit was not cheap to construct could perhaps be considered understatement of the century, as no expense was spared during construction. As you probably already know, Abu Dhabi is a very wealthy part of the world, thanks mainly to the money generated as a result of oil found in the region. The Yas Marina circuit cost a staggering 1.3 billion dollars to construct. No expense was spared as the circuit plays host to a number of wonderful features designed to enhance the viewing experience of keen spectators. To help protect viewers of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix, one of the many features was roofs which covered every inch of the grandstand seating area, to protect viewers from the powerful desert sun. Below Ground Pits Another very cool and unique feature of the Yas Marina circuit is the pit lanes themselves. The exits of the pits actually cross underneath the circuit, meaning that parts of the pits are located underground beneath the circuit. With two huge pit buildings featuring over 70 garages, drivers are in their element.

Seating Another interesting fact about the circuit is the fact that it is able to seat over 50,000 spectators, with a total of four huge grandstands, each one fully shaded as we mentioned earlier. This means that it is the only fully covered circuit in formula one, making it not only unique, but also one of the best viewing facilities for formula one lovers, delivering a viewing experience that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. Please follow and like us: Mayfair to Monte Carlo Supercar Tour 21 - 30 May 2017 La Marée Restaurant Luxury Terrace Monaco Grand Prix Hospitality 2017 Abu Dhabi Trackside Superyacht 2016 25 - 27 November 2016 2016 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi - Results and Teams Bahrain Grand Prix - 03 Apr Bahrain: Bahrain International Circuit About this race The 2004 Grand Prix of Bahrain marked the first ever round of the FIA Formula One World Championship to be held in the Middle East.

The 5.412 km Grand Prix circuit was designed with the spectator in mind, with 50,000 grandstand seats, all providing excellent views. Those spectators (a total of 100,000 over a race weekend) get to see the cars heading into the external desert area, before coming back into the oasis-styled infield. It offers the driver a unique experience in the way the circuit's width varies at the end of the different straights. This allows for diverse racing lines, and the 15-corner design provides at least three genuine overtaking opportunities. When Friday 01 – Sunday 03 April, 2016 Where Bahrain, Sakhir Chinese Grand Prix - 17 Apr China: Shanghai International Circuit About this race The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millennium. And the modern track, with its stunning architecture, has achieved its goal of becoming China's gateway to the world of Formula One racing since it debuted on the calendar in 2004.

Not only is the course remarkable for its change of acceleration and deceleration within different winding turns, making high demands on the driver as well as the car, but also for its high-speed straights. These offer crucial overtaking opportunities and give an intense and exciting motorsport experience to the spectators. The main grandstand with 29,000 seats provides a spectacular view of almost 80 percent of the circuit. When Tuesday 19 – Sunday 17 April, 2016 Where China, Shanghai Russian Grand Prix - 01 May Russia: Sochi About this race The Sochi circuit is the first purpose-built Formula One facility in Russia and hosts the country's inaugural Grand Prix in October 2014, in the same year that the city also stages the Winter Olympics. Construction of the 5.853-kilometre track has come under the design supervision of renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke. The track width varies from 13 metres at its narrowest point to 15 metres at the start-finish line. The circuit, which runs in a clockwise direction, consists of 12 right- and six left-hand corners, and combines both high-speed and technical sections.

Formula One cars are expected to reach a maximum speed of 320 km/h on the 650-metre straight between the first and second turns, with an average lap speed of around 215 km/h. When Friday 29 – Sunday 01 May, 2016 Where Russia, Sochi Spanish Grand Prix - 15 May Spain: Circuit de Catalunya About this race The Formula One teams are no strangers to Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya; not only have they raced there every year since 1991, they also conduct extensive testing at the venue. Barcelona's mix of high and low-speed corners, plus its abrasive and rather bumpy track surface, makes for a physically and mechanically taxing race. Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find. For spectators Elf corner is one of the track's few overtaking opportunities. For the drivers it is the final two turns, known collectively as New Holland, which provide one of the biggest challenges of the season. A fast exit is essential in order to maximise speed down the start-finish straight into Elf.

When Friday 13 – Sunday 15 May, 2016 Where Spain, Catalunya Monaco Grand Prix - 29 May Monaco: Circuit de Monaco About this race The Monaco Grand Prix is the one race of the year that every driver dreams of winning. Like the Indy 500 or Le Mans, it stands alone, almost distinct from the sport from which it was born. A combination of precision driving, technical excellence and sheer bravery is required to win in Monte Carlo, facets which highlight the differences between the great and the good in Formula One. Cars run with maximum downforce and brakes are worked hard. Overtaking is next to impossible so qualifying in Monaco is more critical than at any other Grand Prix. The Portier corner is key to achieving a good lap time around Monaco. It is preceded by the Loews hairpin, the slowest corner in Formula One, and followed by the tunnel, one of the few flat-out sections of the track.

When Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 May, 2016 Where Monaco, Monte Carlo Canadian Grand Prix - 12 Jun Canada: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve About this race The first race to be held on this circuit was October 1978. Gilles Villeneuve, in his first season with Ferrari, was yet to win a Formula One race, but at his home Grand Prix he took a memorable debut victory. Following his tragic death in 1982, the track was renamed in his honour. Some of the great drivers of the sport have taken the spoils here include Michael Schumacher, who holds the record of having won seven times in Canada. It is also the scene of Jean Alesi's single Grand Prix victory in 1995, driving the number 27 Ferrari, the same car number which carried Gilles Villeneuve into the hearts of the Canadian Formula One fans. When Friday 10 – Sunday 12 June, 2016 Where Canada, Montréal Grand Prix of Europe - 19 Jun Azerbaijan: Baku City Circuit About this race Azerbaijan is the latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar.

The challenging street circuit will take place in the beautiful city centre Baku which is a combination of history and modern skylines with views across the Caspian sea. The circuit has been designed by renowned F1 track architect Hermann Tilke and claims to be the fastest street circuit of the season. It is 6 km long and features 20 turns, 8 turns to right and 12 to left. Tilke said "Obviously street circuits present a number of challenges, in terms of circuit design, but we have been able to incorporate some unique features that will provide the teams and fans with fascinating racing." When Friday 17 – Sunday 19 June, 2016 Where Azerbaijan, Baku Austrian Grand Prix - 03 Jul Austria: Red Bull Ring About this race In the 1950s local group of motor racing enthusiasts created an L-shaped circuit with cones and hay bales in the town of Zeltweg. The first race was held there in 1958 and went on to hold two rounds of the Formula Two Championship in 1959 and 1960. In 1964 the circuit hosted a round of the world championship.

In 1965 Formula One racing decided not to return, but the sportscar event was still run and won by local hero Rindt. Rindt's success, coupled with a growing interest in F1 racing, led to funding for a purpose-built circuit. The Osterreichring was located in a natural basin and proved to be one of the fastest tracks in the world. Its impressive corners, wonderful aesthetics and demand on driver skill would pass into Formula One legend. It was eventually redeveloped as the Red Bull Ring and reopened in 2011. When Friday 01 – Sunday 03 July, 2016 Where Austria, Spielberg British Grand Prix - 10 Jul Great Britain: Silverstone Circuit About this race When the Formula One World Championship was incepted in 1950, Silverstone held the very first round, won by Guiseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo. More recently, various upgrades have been made to the track's facilities including a new racing school. Importantly, with government funding, a new bypass has been built, greatly improving access to the once notoriously out-of-the-way venue.

Major changes were made to the circuit's Formula One layout, designed to improve the venue for spectators and provide an even greater driver challenge. The new infield layout juts right at the reworked Abbey bend before heading into the new Arena complex of turns. This takes drivers on to the main straight of Silverstone’s National circuit, before rejoining the previous Grand Prix layout at Brooklands. When Friday 08 – Sunday 10 July, 2016 Where Great Britain, Silverstone Hungarian Grand Prix - 24 Jul Hungary: Hungaroring About this race Hungary first hosted a grand prix in the 1930s, but following the Second World War and the building of the Iron Curtain it was not until the 1960s that motorsport began to find a place in the country. A brand new circuit 19 kilometres outside Budapest opened in 1986 and it held its first Formula One event in August that year. It was a huge success and almost 200,000 fans showed up.

Although tight and twisty, the circuit has been known to throw up some great races, the most memorable being Thierry Boutsen's win in 1990, beating Ayrton Senna by 0.3 seconds, and the 1997 race where Damon Hill in the Arrows sensationally passed Michael Schumacher's Ferrari only to be denied the win by mechanical failure on the very last lap. When Friday 22 – Sunday 24 July, 2016 Where Hungary, Budapest German Grand Prix - 31 Jul Germany: Hockenheim About this race The original Hockenheim circuit was built in 1939, it was almost eight kilometres long and was formed of two long, curved straights with a long corner at either end. In 2002 the long runs through the forest were done away with and the layout of the track was heavily modified. And with the success in recent years of local heroes Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim has become one of the most atmospheric races of the season, with the noise from fans in the stadium section being almost deafening at times.

When Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July, 2016 Where Germany, Hockenheim Belgian Grand Prix - 28 Aug Belgium: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps About this race Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit is among the most historic on the Formula One calendar, having hosted a (non-championship) Grand Prix as long ago as 1924, and remains one of the most popular venues with drivers and fans alike. Spa remains the longest circuit on the calendar. Its mix of long straights and challenging fast corners, coupled with its picturesque setting, means that most drivers still rank it among their favourite tracks. The weather is still notoriously changeable (it can often be simultaneously raining on one part of the track and dry on another) and Eau Rouge, with its high speed and sudden elevation change, maintains its reputation as one of Formula One racing's most technically demanding corners. When Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August, 2016 Where Belgium, Francorchamps Italian Grand Prix - 04 Sep Italy: Autodromo di Monza About this race Monza is regarded by many as the embodiment of Formula One racing.

Not only is it a fantastic example of a track that combines speed with skill, it also has a heart and soul all of its own. It has seen some of the finest races of all time, but also some of the sport's worst accidents. The names of great drivers and the sounds of engines from years gone by linger in the grand old trees surrounding the track in the royal park. The list of famous victories and horrifying crashes is long, and all combine to make Monza one of the most magical places on the Formula One calendar. For many there is nowhere that encapsulates the sport better than this circuit. The Italians call it 'La Pista Magica', the magic track, a description few would disagree with. When Friday 02 – Sunday 04 September, 2016 Where Italy, Monza Singapore Grand Prix - 18 Sep Singapore: Marina Bay Street Circuit About this race In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop. It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar.

Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety. Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex. When Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September, 2016 Where Singapore, Singapore Malaysian Grand Prix - 02 Oct Malaysia: Sepang International Circuit About this race In the mid 1990s, Malaysia was undergoing a huge change and the country's leadership was determined that by 2020, the country would be a fully industrialised nation. As part of that vision, Malaysia wanted to create a circuit track that would be the envy of the world in terms of its facilities and technology. The Sepang International Circuit, made its debut in 1999 and it did not disappoint. Designed by Hermann Tilke, Sepang is one of the most technical circuits in Formula One.

The combination of long high-speed straights, and tight twisting complexes make the track very complicated, but also perfect for overtaking as the track itself is very wide. The drivers love it and, along with Malaysia's distinct atmosphere, it makes for an experience unique in Formula One. When Friday 30 – Sunday 02 October, 2016 Where Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Japanese Grand Prix - 09 Oct Japan: Suzuka About this race One of the greatest tracks used in Formula One racing today, Japan's Suzuka circuit is a massive test of car and driver ability. Built by Honda as a test facility in 1962, the track was designed by Dutchman John Hugenholz, the Hermann Tilke of his day. A huge theme park was also constructed at the track, including the famous big wheel which dominates the Suzuka skyline. Suzuka has provided the scene for many nail-biting end-of-season deciders, including the infamous collisions involving Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. Suzuka includes some of the F1 calendar's most challenging corners. Among the drivers' favourites are the high-speed 130R and the famous Spoon Curve.

On top of this the circuit's figure-of-eight layout makes it unique in F1 racing. When Friday 07 – Sunday 09 October, 2016 Where Japan, Suzuka United States Grand Prix - 23 Oct United States: Circuit of The Americas About this race The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the first purpose-built F1 facility in the US designed for any and all classes of racing and was officially opened on October 21, 2012 by COTA ambassador and 1978 F1 world champion, Mario Andretti. A 5.5-kilometre (3.4-mile) Grand Prix circuit, located in Wandering Creek, southeast of the Texan capital designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with American architectural firm HKS offers a 20-turn, anticlockwise track, and draws inspiration from the best circuits around the world, as well as taking advantage of the site's natural topography to include dramatic elevation changes of up to 40 metres.

When Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October, 2016 Where United States, Austin Mexican Grand Prix - 30 Oct Mexico: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez About this race The history of Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is interwoven with that of brothers Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez. It was the former's emergence in 1961 that prompted the decision to build a 5-kilometre circuit in the public Magdalena Mixhuca park in the east of Mexico City. And it was the latter's success later that decade which helped build an incredibly fervent home support for the event. Mexico would become the traditional end-of-season event in the late '60s until the early ‘70’s. It was not until 1986 that Formula One racing would return to Mexico City for another 6 years until 1992. A return to the F1 calendar was sealed for 2015 after an injection of both private and government money. The facility will be upgraded, while the entire track will be resurfaced.

When Friday 28 – Sunday 30 October, 2016 Where Mexico, Mexico City Brazilian Grand Prix - 13 Nov Brazil: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace About this race Interlagos staged its first championship Grand Prix in 1973. The track became a lucky charm for local racers, Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace and Carlos Reutemann all taking the spoils of victory in the 1970s. Interlagos was the scene of Pace's first and only Formula One triumph, and following his death in a plane crash the circuit was renamed in his honour. Ayrton Senna, a Sao Paulo local, the last Brazilian world champion, was the driver behind keeping the race at the city, and although there has not been a local champion since Senna's death, the passion of the Brazilian fans keeps the sport coming back every year.

When Friday 11 – Sunday 13 November, 2016 Where Brazil, São Paulo Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - 27 Nov Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit About this race Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the Yas Marina Circuit, which in November 2009, hosted the country's inaugural Grand Prix and was the first F1 twighlight race. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina has a waterfront setting scenic enough to rival the likes of Monaco and Valencia and boasts top speeds of 320 km/h and average speeds of 195 km/h. It features nine right turns and 11 left turns and is one of the few venues on the calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction. The high-speed sections (including the longest straight on the F1 calendar), tight corners for overtaking, and even a twisty street circuit-style sector come together to create one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world, where close and competitive racing is guaranteed.

When Friday 25 – Sunday 27 November, 2016 Where Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Round 20 of 21 Australian Grand Prix - 26 Mar Australia: Albert Park About this race When Formula One came to Australia in 1985 it set up home in Adelaide. Despite the popular end of season slot for the Adelaide race, pressure was growing from the Melbourne motor sport community, and in 1993 an agreement was reached with Formula One to host the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. A track was developed in Melbourne's beautiful Albert Park, part of it using closed-off public roads, and in 1996 the city held the first round of the world championship. Since then the race has become very popular with drivers and fans alike, and the party atmosphere of Melbourne keeps them coming back year after year. When Sunday 26 – Sunday 26 March, 2017 Where Australia, Melbourne Senna drives 'cool' Abu Dhabi circuit - GPUpdate.net Senna drives 'cool' Abu Dhabi circuit 27 August 2009 – Bruno Senna became the first international racing driver to tour the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi this week.

The Brazilian admits that he is excited by the brand-new track which will be hosting the United Arab Emirates' first ever Formula One Grand Prix this year and the last of the 2009 World Championship season. With the title fight still very much on and Abu Dhabi holding a 1 November slot for its race, the venue could be the scene of a last race title decider for 2009; whatever the circumstances in the championship, the race is highly likely to be an exciting affair as Formula One welcomes a new country to the championship for the first time since Singapore in September last year. "Every driver from every class is really excited about the new Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi," said former GP2 and current Le Mans Series driver Senna, who hopes to move into F1 next season. "It seems that the state-of-the-art facilities, together with a demanding track layout, will be a new and tough challenge to drivers and teams!" Having been the first professional driver to sample the 21-turn, 5.5km (3.5mi) track, how does Bruno rate the venue? "I would say the layout is quite selective," he described.

"It is not exactly the same as Bahrain, where you can find at least four overtaking points, but you can earn a position in one place or another - the 1.2 kilometre-long straight will ease that, for sure. Some corners are crazy as the cars will pass very close to the wall, like in the IndyCar series - this mix of characteristics is cool." Having not been selected to join Jenson Button at Brawn GP this season, is Senna still progressing with plans to move into F1? "I am currently in the middle of some very positive discussions with a handful of teams regarding an F1 seat next season," the 25-year-old confirmed. "Talks are, of course, at an early stage but I'm certainly hoping for some good news as things progress." Formula One Paddock Club™ | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016 Formula One Paddock Club™ About Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - 26 November 2017 In 2009 Abu Dhabi appeared on the Grand Prix calendar for the first time and immediately raised the bar. The Yas Marina circuit redefines the standard of a Grand Prix venue.

Online Formula One Paddock Club™ Paddock Club in Abu Dhabi with its day-into-night race timing, fantastic and spectacular views of the track, marina and Yas Viceroy Hotel has to be the most sensational location for the Formula One Paddock Club anywhere in the world. Enjoy fine dining during the day, and move onto the evening party on the open roof terrace above the pit garages into the night while enjoying sensational views of Formula One cars under lights. Ever popular and always a sell out, we advise you to book early so as not to miss out on this unrivalled experience. The ultimate in sporting hospitality, combining fine dining with even finer views and access. Your day-long Paddock Club experience will include: A privileged viewing location with un-obstructive views of the pit lane, starting rid and paddock area; Comfortable air conditioned suites and lounges; Reserved dining table.

Exquisite restaurant quality food; Free-flowing fine wine and Champagne; Exceptional and attentive service; Pit lane walks on each booked day; HD super screens with live timing and access to F1 team information; Access to the Support Race Paddock; A variety of F1 related entertainment options away from the racetrack; Exclusive car parking with VIP shuttles to the red carpet entrance. The ultimate Formula 1 experience for the discerning guest. BAM Motorsports is an official partner of the Yas Marina Circuit. Sat/Sun - $4700 USD (Tax N/A) Weekend- $5400 USD (Tax N/A) For prices and availability please contact the BAM team on +44 (0) 1442 891 500 or email sales@bamf1.com Circuit Hospitality Al-Dhiyafa package Al-Dhiyafa offers guests an external grandstand seat with access to one of three – Main, North and West – enclosed air-conditioned suites, where they can indulge in unlimited soft drinks and a first class buffet-style menu.

The package includes: Reserved seat on external Level 2 balcony areas – Seating is restricted to your allocated grandstand and level; Access to private, air-conditioned suites with elegant contemporary-style furniture and flat-screen TVs; Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages; Unlimited hot and cold food snacks; Complimentary parking – one parking bay for up to three tickets; Cash bar for alcoholic beverages; Complimentary pit lane access on Thursday; Al-Jood package Al-Jood Main offers guests an external grandstand seat with access to an enclosed air-conditioned suite, where unlimited soft drinks and a supreme buffet-style menu are provided.

The package includes: Reserved seat on external Level 3 balcony – Seating is restricted to your allocated grandstand and level; Access to private, air-conditioned suite with elegant contemporary-style furniture and flat-screen TVs; Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages; Unlimited hot and cold food snacks; Parking ticket at a ratio of 3:1; Complimentary pit lane access on Thursday; Main Grandstand - 5095 AED (Tax N/A) West & North - 4495 AED (Tax N/A) For prices and availability please contact the BAM team on +44 (0) 1442 891 500 or email sales@bamf1.com Grandstands BAM Motorsports is an official partner of the Yas Marina Circuit. If you’re looking for a personal recommendation, BAM would recommend the following: Main Grandstand Positioned with views of the start and finish line, team garages and Pit Lane activity, the Main Grandstand guarantees seats in the heart of all the action for the true F1® fan. Main Grandstand ticket holders can witness the post-race celebrations with exclusive passes to the podium for the grand finale.

North Grandstand Spectators can enjoy a unique experience at the North Grandstand with extensive views of the circuit. Feel the adrenaline rush as driver’s brake heavily when encountering the circuits tightest and most exciting hairpin before accelerating into the longest straight in F1® where overtaking opportunities are possible. West Grandstand In this Grandstand, spectators can feel the vibrations of the cars as they speed past on the circuit’s largest straight at 300km/h before disappearing around thrilling turns ahead of the start and finish line. Located in front of this grandstand is the West Oasis area, which includes food, beverage and merchandise outlets along with a variety of entertainment. For prices and availability please contact the BAM team on +44 (0) 1442 891 500 or email sales@bamf1.com Circuit If you are going to create a first class venue, you need a first class track, and the Yas Marina circuit does not disappoint boasting a one mile straight, a Monaco-esque harbour section, a tunnel running from the pit lane to the track and a section of track which actually passes through the hotel.

First Grand Prix: Amber Celebrity Yacht If you are going to create a first class venue, you need a first class track, and the Yas Marina circuit does not disappoint boasting a one mile straight, a Monaco-esque harbour section, a tunnel running from the pit lane to the track and a section of track which actually passes through the hotel. Exclusive luxury trackside superyacht, with full hospitality, race viewing and luxury cabin accommodation. Situated by the iconic Yas Viceroy hotel. Amber Lounge Where luxury and style are infused with renowned Arabian hospitality… Dance on the sands of the Persian Gulf, dine by the pool at Amber Lounge’s beachfront restaurant, or chill out on the amazing water terrace – an unforgettable experience. Classic Table Post-Race Concerts & Entertainment Your weekend entry tickets include access to the post-race concerts. For 2016, you will see The Chemical Brothers take the stage to kick start the F1 weekend. They will follow up with Lionel Ritchie on Saturday 26 November performing hits from his extensive and much-loved repertoire. Closing the event and season will be the very famous Rihanna, performing her Anti World Tour show. Further artists for the weekend are still yet to be confirmed.

Guests also have the opportunity to access the Yas Island Parks to include the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi & Yas Waterworld. For further details, please ask your main representative. Team Hospitality BAM Motorsports are pleased to offer Team Paddock Club with the Red Bull and Ferrari F1 teams, allowing us to provide guests with a unique, unforgettable experience. The offerings come in the form of added team suites with access to the teams’ facilities. For prices and availability please contact the BAM team on +44 (0) 1442 891 500 or email sales@bamf1.com Corporate Hospitality Additionally, BAM Motorsports offers a number of suites on different locations under request, available for corporate groups and individuals: The Marina Bay Suite at Yas Marina is an exclusive shore-side location offering guests panoramic views of both Yas Marina and the track. Guests can enjoy a range of unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as delectable meal options including a caviar and oyster bar. Whether it may be from the comfort of the Syndicate Suite or under the sun on the outdoor balcony, this is one of the most luxurious ways to enjoy the race weekend.

The Marsa Boxes located adjacent to the South Oasis in the Marina Grandstand and right above the Support Pits feature some of the most spectacular views of the Marina. Seated in the comfort of your very own private space, guests are treated to an unmatched luxury corporate hospitality experience. You can tailor make your food and beverage experience from an array of delectable canapés, buffet or set menu as well as a variety of unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Be greeted on arrival with a private concierge service and welcome refreshments before admiring the view of the circuit’s longest straight with Trackside Terrace access. Wine and dine with a selection of cocktails from our bespoke mixologist in a very bespoke and exclusive area. Enjoy the sounds of old-time British blues and gentle Caribbean rhythms whilst relishing the sumptuous food offerings. Or why not take the elevator to the seventh-floor rooftop terrace and enjoy an incredible 360-degree bird’s eye view of Abu Dhabi whilst savoring in a selection of canapés and beverages. Make a Ticket Enquiry

Question: In 2009, Yas Marina was the circuit for which country's first ever Formula One motor race?
Answer: ABU DHABI